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Common risk factors in the development of bronchiolitis include exposure to [[cigarette]] smoke, age < 6 months, lack of [[breast-feeding]], [[prematurity]], and crowded living conditions. | Common risk factors in the development of bronchiolitis include exposure to [[cigarette]] smoke, age < 6 months, lack of [[breast-feeding]], [[prematurity]], and crowded living conditions. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of bronchiolitis include exposure to cigarette smoke, age < 6 months, lack of breast-feeding, prematurity, and crowded living conditions.
Risk Factors
Risk factors include:
- Exposure to cigarette smoke
- Age younger than 6 months old
- Living in crowded conditions
- Lack of breast-feeding
- Prematurity (being born before 37 weeks gestation)